A baby penguin has hatched and become the second ever of its kind to be born at a zoo in Edinburgh.
Five Sisters Zoo confirmed that the chick hatched on April 28, becoming the second Humboldt penguin chick to be born there.
The zoo said the newest addition to its colony is “thriving” and has bonded closely with its parents.
“As with all hatchlings, the early weeks are critical, and our staff are monitoring the young penguin’s health and progress closely,” a spokesperson for the zoo said.
Five Sisters Zoo“We are now awaiting blood test results to determine the sex of the chick.”
Humboldt penguins are classified as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Wild populations of the species have declined due to various threats such as climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution.
Five Sisters ZooTo celebrate the chick’s arrival, the zoo is inviting the public to participate in a competition to help name the newest addition to the colony.
“We welcome all creative name suggestions. The winning name will be announced once we confirm the chick’s gender,” a spokesperson said.
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